Mexican Cuisine: Authentic Culinary Experience

Embark on a culinary journey in Tulum with a Mexican cooking and mezcal tasting experience. Learn about traditional flavors, make tortillas from scratch, and enjoy a delicious meal.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quintana Roo 109 - Experience the rich heritage of Mexican cuisine with ancient cooking techniques, fresh ingredients, and handmade tortillas. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and traditions of Mexico, all within a charming Mexican home surrounded by the lush Yucatan jungle.
    The culinary journey begins with an introduction to Mexico’s…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Tacos al Pastor - Thin pork loin strips, marinated with 3 chiles, specias, achiote, orange and pinnaple fresh juice; served with grill pinneaple, cilantro and salsa.
  • Guacamole - Prepared , with tomatillo, chile serrano, cilantro, avocado and garlic, happy to share with you my abuela secret to keep it fresh and green.
  • Three milk and creme cheese jelly. - Light and easy dessert, perfect for hot days.
Additional Information

Experience the essence of traditional Mexico with fresh ingredients and everything made from scratch. Set in a charming Mexican-style house surrounded by gardens, every detail is thoughtfully selected for an authentic cultural and culinary journey into the rich traditions and roots of ancient Mexican cuisine. The gastro-cultural adventure begins with an…

Location
Rivera's Kitchen Tulum
Ciricote
Our address is: Calle Ciricote #13, Residencial Riviera Tulum We are located at a residential area so the guard at the security booth will ask for in an ID and will give it back when you leave.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Adamc592
Apr 13, 2026
Fun Experience - A fun experience which filled time on a rainy Tulum day. Lily gave a lot of history into Mexican food. The food we made was lovely, although we didn't make much of it ourself, we were still told what was happening and how to do it. Still waiting for recipes to be sent.
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Jasonmf5102qz
Apr 10, 2026
If you love Mexican food, or just want to learn more about it, this is for you. - This was a wonderful experience and one of the highlights of our trip
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Nisha_k
Mar 13, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wonderful and authentic cooking experience - I had a really lovely experience at Riviera’s Kitchen and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Tulum. The class was small and intimate with only six people, which made it feel very relaxed and personal. The host was friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable, and she explained everything clearly so it was easy to follow along. We made several delicious dishes together, starting with a really hearty soup made with corn, courgette and chicken broth. Then we prepared tacos with a pork filling and made a variety of fresh salsas, including avocado salsa and chilli salsa. We also made some cheesy empanada-style snacks which were really tasty. It was such a fun experience cooking together as a group and learning about the ingredients and techniques used in Mexican cooking. I feel like I could actually try making some of the dishes again at home. Overall it was a fantastic experience and I would give it five out of five. I highly recommend it if you’re looking for an authentic and enjoyable cooking class in Tulum.
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Cathleen
Mar 13, 2026
Put this class in your list! - I think this was my favorite thing that we did in Tulum! My daughters and I attended this small class at Lily‘s house. We like to cook Mexican food at home and we are excited to try out everything we learned and we learned a lot! Lily is like a favorite Tia, warm and welcoming and gracious. Highly recommend!!
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Elija
Mar 12, 2026
100% authentic experience - It was a super cool and authentic experience for us. The food was super delicious.
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Amyh3255
Mar 12, 2026
The best food experience with a wonderful host! - My family thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful and immersive experience! Lily taught us about Mexico through her delicious cuisine. We learned that good food is often made simply with fresh ingredients.
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Dave_h
Mar 11, 2026
Enjoyable late afternoon meal with friends and Lily the Chef - You will learn some new things about Mexican food soups, salsa, making tortillas, quesadillas, tacos, mezcal, the history of corn, chili peppers in Mexico over thousands of years plus a good social event meeting others and Lily the young at heart chef and her wonderful assistant as well.
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Andrea_w
Mar 4, 2026
This was a very fun and... - This was a very fun and delicious cooking experience. We learned about traditional ingredients and cooking techniques and the ambiance was warm and friendly. Highly recommended!
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Jeaniva
Mar 2, 2026
Mega - We attended a Mexican cooking class in Tulum as a family – with my wife and our young son – and it was just mega! We were welcomed incredibly warmly and felt welcome from the first moment. Without much prior knowledge or experience, we went there – and in the end we were able to prepare a complete menu: from soup to fresh tacos and dessert. Everything was explained step by step, with a lot of patience, passion and genuine love for Mexican cuisine. It was not just a cooking class, but a real experience. We learned a lot, laughed together, laid hands on ourselves and got to know the authentic cuisine of Mexico. It was especially nice that it was absolutely relaxed and familiar even with child. For us it was a huge inspiration – and definitely a highlight of our time in Tulum. Absolutely recommend! 🌮🇲🇽
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Marion
Feb 28, 2026
Flavourful and fun - The Mexican cooking class at Rivera Kitchen was both fun and informative. Thank you, Lily, for making us feel at home in your beautiful kitchen. We all had a part in creating the authentic Mexican dishes we enjoyed for lunch. Lily introduced us to many unique local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Everything we made was so colourful and flavourful. Lily graciously shared her favourite recipes so we could bring a little Mexican warmth into our kitchens at home. If you are staying in or around Tulum, I would highly recommend this class. Muchas gracias, Lily!
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From $98
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).